I’m still peeved about the hippie movement of the 1960’s and the punk movement of the 1970’s getting big. And once grunge was being showcased on the runways back in the 90’s, you knew that was over too.

Once something is mainstream, it loses its “unique” factor that makes it so desirable. Think about it, none of the items you’ve listed look any different, it’s just that you are no longer unique in your choice of wearing that item.

It doesn’t annoy me, just makes me raise an eyebrow (well, if I could)… I’ve worn prescription glasses since I was six (I had possibly the worst eyesight as a kid, and it hasn’t got any better), and got so badly bullied for it. It’s a little odd seeing the people who used to tease me for wearing these glasses actually wearing them a few years on with plastic lenses.